'The Melancholy of the Gael', 1909
Scope and Contents
This notebook is largely blank, but there are some notes for, or an outline of, a lecture on the 'Melancholy of the Gael'. It appears to be a lecture for students studying Celtic at the University of Edinburgh. It seems to be based on a lecture, held the following year (the script for which is also in this collection: B7), focusing on the tone of Gaelic literature, rather than on cultural traits of Highlanders.
Dates
- Creation: 1909
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 notebook
Previous reference
Mackinnon B.8
Physical Description
The pages are in good condition, although it appears as though a page from the front, or a cover, has been removed. The binding appears well-preserved, although the staples are slightly rusted. The ink is unfaded. The handwriting is relatively clear.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: Pages folded and inserted into one another; and held together by contemporary staples
Dimensions
14.6 cm x 22.5 cm
Topical
Repository Details
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